B2 noun Neutre

tissue

/ˈtɪʃuː/

Tissue refers to a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function within a living organism. It also describes a thin, soft, and absorbent piece of disposable paper used for personal hygiene, such as wiping the nose or eyes.

Exemples

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1

I need to buy a box of tissues because I have a cold.

I need to buy a box of tissues because I have a cold.

2

The museum requires that delicate artifacts be wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent degradation.

The museum requires that delicate artifacts be wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent degradation.

3

Hey, pass me a tissue, I think I'm gonna sneeze.

Hey, pass me a tissue, I think I'm gonna sneeze.

Famille de mots

Nom
tissue
Apparenté
histology
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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'Tissues are for Issues'—like biological health issues or issues with a runny nose.

Quiz rapide

The athlete suffered a ______ tissue injury during the final minutes of the game.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

I need to buy a box of tissues because I have a cold.

everyday

I need to buy a box of tissues because I have a cold.

2

The museum requires that delicate artifacts be wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent degradation.

formal

The museum requires that delicate artifacts be wrapped in acid-free tissue to prevent degradation.

3

Hey, pass me a tissue, I think I'm gonna sneeze.

informal

Hey, pass me a tissue, I think I'm gonna sneeze.

4

The researchers examined the epithelial tissue under a high-powered microscope.

academic

The researchers examined the epithelial tissue under a high-powered microscope.

5

Our quarterly report shows a significant increase in the sales of facial tissue products.

business

Our quarterly report shows a significant increase in the sales of facial tissue products.

Famille de mots

Nom
tissue
Apparenté
histology

Collocations courantes

soft tissue soft tissue
scar tissue scar tissue
connective tissue connective tissue
facial tissue facial tissue
box of tissues box of tissues

Phrases Courantes

a tissue of lies

a tissue of lies (a story full of falsehoods)

soft tissue injury

soft tissue injury

muscle tissue

muscle tissue

Souvent confondu avec

tissue vs napkin

A napkin is thicker and used for wiping the mouth during meals, while a tissue is thinner and used for the nose or face.

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Notes d'usage

In a biological context, tissue is often used as an uncountable noun (e.g., 'damaged tissue'). When referring to the paper product, it is usually a countable noun (e.g., 'a box of tissues').

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'tissue' when they mean a 'cloth napkin' at a restaurant. 'Tissue' almost always implies a disposable paper product or a biological structure.

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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'Tissues are for Issues'—like biological health issues or issues with a runny nose.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French word 'tissu', meaning 'woven', which describes how fibers or cells are interlaced.

Modèles grammaticaux

Plural form: tissues Used as an uncountable noun in medical contexts Commonly used in compound nouns like 'tissue paper'
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking countries, people use 'Kleenex' as a generic term for any brand of facial tissue.

Quiz rapide

The athlete suffered a ______ tissue injury during the final minutes of the game.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

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C1

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enspecty

C1

To examine a subject, document, or object with extreme precision and exhaustive detail, often to ensure it meets rigorous quality standards. It implies a more intrusive and systematic level of investigation than a standard inspection, typically performed by a specialist or auditor.

multiaudate

C1

To simultaneously monitor, listen to, or process multiple streams of audio information or diverse vocal perspectives. It is typically used in technical or academic contexts to describe the high-level cognitive act of filtering and analyzing concurrent auditory inputs.

homohydrward

C1

Describing a biological or chemical movement or tendency toward maintaining internal fluid consistency or moving toward a moisture source with identical properties. It refers to a directional state where the primary driver is the achievement of uniform hydration equilibrium.

antilaterary

C1

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mishospcy

C1

Describes a quality of being ungracious or providing poor hospitality, specifically characterized by a lack of genuine warmth or a failed attempt at being welcoming. It is used to label environments or behaviors that feel cold, awkward, or subtly hostile despite an expectation of care.

ungeoary

C1

Describes something that lacks geographical characteristics or is independent of physical location and spatial terrain. It is often used in abstract or digital contexts where physical boundaries and coordinates are irrelevant.

dearchism

C1

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coclauddom

C1

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synprivward

C1

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